Fix ᐈ IDM Not Showing Download This Video Panel On Youtube 2025

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Internet Download Manager (IDM) is a go-to tool for countless users who want to download files, videos, and audio from the web with speed and efficiency. It’s known for its powerful features, but what happens when its most useful feature—the “Download this video” panel—suddenly disappears from websites like YouTube? It can be incredibly frustrating.

If the IDM video panel is not appearing on the sites you use, don’t worry. This guide will walk you through the exact steps to diagnose and solve the problem, getting you back to downloading in no time.

Step 1: Check Your Core IDM Settings

Often, the problem lies within IDM’s own configuration. An incorrect setting can prevent the download panel from appearing. Follow these steps to ensure everything is set up correctly:

  • Open Internet Download Manager and click on the “Options” button (the gear icon).
  • In the “General” tab, find the section “Customize IDM Download panels in browsers” and click the “Edit” button next to it.
  • In the new window, make sure the checkbox for “Show download panel for protected content which IDM may not download” is ticked. This can often resolve issues on tricky websites.
  • Next, look for the “Exceptions” list. To be safe, clear any websites listed here. An accidental entry could be blocking the download panel on a site you need.
  • Click “OK” to save your changes, and then “OK” again to close the Options window.

Pro Tip:

Always make sure you are running the latest version of IDM. Outdated versions can cause compatibility issues with modern browsers. In IDM, go to Help > Check for updates… to get the newest release.

Step 2: Verify the IDM Extension in Your Browser

Another very common reason the IDM video option is not showing on YouTube or other sites is a faulty or disabled browser extension. IDM needs its “Integration Module” to communicate with your browser (like Chrome, Firefox, or Edge) and display the download panel.

Here’s how to check it:

  • For Google Chrome: Type chrome://extensions into your address bar and press Enter. Find the “IDM Integration Module” and make sure it is enabled (the toggle switch should be blue).
  • For Mozilla Firefox: Type about:addons into your address bar and press Enter. Go to the “Extensions” tab and find the “IDM Integration Module.” Ensure it is enabled.
  • For Microsoft Edge: Type edge://extensions into your address bar and press Enter. Locate the “IDM Integration Module” and confirm it’s turned on.

If the extension is enabled but still not working, try disabling it, restarting your browser, and then re-enabling it. If it’s missing entirely, you may need to reinstall it from your IDM installation folder.

Pro Tip:

If you’re using your browser’s Incognito or Private mode, you often need to manually allow extensions to run. In your browser’s extension settings, find the IDM Integration Module, click “Details,” and enable the “Allow in Incognito” (or similar) option.

Step 3: Give IDM a Manual “Hint”

If the steps above didn’t work, here’s a clever personal trick that can force IDM to recognize video content from a specific site, like YouTube. This method essentially reminds IDM of its job.

  • Find a video on the site where the download panel is missing (e.g., YouTube) and copy its URL from the address bar.
  • Open the main IDM application and click the “Add URL” button.
  • Paste the video’s URL into the address field and click “OK.”
  • IDM will analyze the link. Often, this triggers a pop-up window asking for permission to download from that site in the future, as shown below.
  • Simply click “Yes” on this pop-up.
  • Finally, close and reopen your web browser completely. Navigate back to the website, and the download panel should now appear as expected.

By following these methods, you should be able to resolve the missing IDM download panel issue and get back to enjoying seamless downloads.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • Why did the IDM download button disappear from YouTube?

    This usually happens for one of three reasons: 1) A recent browser update has caused a conflict with the IDM extension, 2) The IDM Integration Module extension has been accidentally disabled or corrupted, or 3) Your IDM settings have been changed, preventing it from showing the panel. Running through the steps in this guide will typically fix it.

  • Can IDM still download videos from YouTube?

    Absolutely! Internet Download Manager is fully capable of downloading videos from YouTube and many other streaming sites. If the download panel isn’t showing, it’s a technical glitch, not a permanent block. Once you fix the integration issue, it will work perfectly.

  • How do I download videos with IDM from Firefox?

    It’s the same process as with other browsers. You need to ensure the “IDM Integration Module” add-on is installed and enabled in Firefox. You can check this by going to about:addons in your Firefox address bar. If it’s active, the IDM download panel will appear automatically over web videos.

  • My IDM extension is enabled, but the panel is still missing. What else can I do?

    If you’ve confirmed the extension is active and the settings are correct, try reinstalling the browser integration. Go to IDM Options > General tab. Uncheck the browser you are using (e.g., “Google Chrome”), click OK, and then close both IDM and the browser. Re-open IDM, go back to the same setting, re-check the browser, and click OK. This forces a fresh integration.

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